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Ukraine: Ukraine - Ukraine lurched toward breakup Thursday as lawmakers in Crimea unanimously declared they wanted to join Russia and would put the decision to voters in 10 days. President Barack Obama condemned the move and the West answered with the first real sanctions against Russia. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. "The proposed referendum on the future of Crimea would violate the constitution and violate international law," Obama said. "We are well beyond the days when borders can be redrawn over the heads of democratic leaders." Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk talks with reporters in Kyiv on Wed. March 5, 2014. THE AP, Efrem Lukatsky Speaking from the White House, Obama said any decisions on the future of Crimea, a pro-Russian area of Ukraine, must include the country's new government. Related Items Articles US fighter jets arrive in Ukraine region; US warship in Black Sea for exercises Canada won't recognize Crimean referendum on joining Russia, Harper declares Hillary Clinton says Russian president Putin using energy resources as weapon Obama says referendum for Crimea to become part of Russia would violate international law Crimean lawmakers decide to ask voters whether peninsula should be part of Russia EU's 28 leaders to decide on sanctions against Russia over Ukraine conflict Congress rushing to put in place Russia sanctions but needs help from a more cautious Europe Germany must lead in foreign policy Russia cashing in on crisis (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.